Saturday films

Arctic Exploring: George Karbus

Main Auditorium , 6pm

Surfer's Ear Pop-Up all day

Medically known as "exostosis of the external auditory canal," surfer's ear is caused by repeated exposure to cold water and wind. Cooling of the ear canal stimulates bone growth that narrows the canal and blocks the eardrum. Joining us from Sweden, founder of Surf Ears Magnus Ekerman will be in the foyer with an ear doctor where you can ask about and get tested for Surfer's Ear.

George Karbus returns to Shore Shots to present the results of his latest expedtion- The Arctic Circle. George has become recognised as one of the best outdoor photographers in Europe. His amazing photographs of Irish landscapes, waves and wildlife are a real tribute to the coastline and the ocean. Do not miss.

12pm

Biarritz Surf Gang (2017)

Biarritz, the early 1980s: surfing isn’t so much a sport as it is an anti-social and borderline criminal activity, the passion of a few long-haired local oiks. Then it all changed: like with most extreme sports, counter-culture passed into regular culture, which catalysed surfing’s development into a high-level sport. For the local surf gang, the days of unspoilt coastlines and isolated surf spots were over – now it was media, crowds and pushy tourists.

Sunday 2pm

Beyond-An African Surf Documentary (2017)

Africa, Europe - Europe and Africa: Surfers live differently on each continent and Africa marks a special place - as surfing is in many places at its very beginnings. "Beyond - An African Surf Documentary" follows locals along the coast of Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal and Gambia into their homes, visits their home surf spots and takes a look into their surfing lives.

4pm

Blue Road (2017)

Blue Road is a movie about the pursuit of happiness and poses the question, which role passion should play in life. Through the different lives of the three protagonists and their common adventure this documentary offers an authentic vision of women’s surfing today!

Join us on Saturday of Shore Shots for what is tipped to be one of the most interesting panel discussions we've ever hosted.

Guests on stage will include Jessie Smith, Gary Salter, Paul Money and Fergal Smith discussing how, as a community of Irish Surfers ,everyone has a responsibility to create a respectful, happy surf experience for our children.

This is sure to be an emotive conversation , dealing with crowding and ethics, alongside surf destination publicity, but we are confident with the right people on board ,it will spark something very interesting and help us move forward together.

3pm

Fish People (2017)

48minsDirector: Keith Malloy

To some, the ocean is a fearsome and dangerous place. But to others, it’s a limitless world of fun, freedom and opportunity where life can be lived to the full. A new documentary presented by Patagonia and directed by Keith Malloy, FISHPEOPLE tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea.